Power. Peace. Purpose.

There are many ways to help MATIO bring Power. Peace. Purpose. to children and families.


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Aletha McKay | MATIO Parent

Your generosity ensures that we can continue providing transformative, empowering opportunities to thousands of children across the country. Children facing cancer and other painful illnesses benefit greatly from a supportive community and having a sense of belonging.

Every child has the potential to become a powerful martial artist — and we believe every child deserves that opportunity. As demand for our services continues to grow, your support remains vital to our ability to rise to the occasion, never turning a child or family away.

MATIO is proud to partner with mission-driven individuals and companies that share our commitment to empowering and uplifting children across the country. By making a charitable corporate gift or sponsoring a program or an upcoming event, your organization can make an immediate impact to the lives of the young children and families we are so privileged to serve.

Your generosity helps us bring power, peace and purpose to children facing serious illness—easing pain, reducing stress and restoring resilience in the most challenging moments of their lives.

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MATIO knows that we are only as good as our people. Volunteers are essential to our success. Opportunities to volunteer range from behind-the-scenes support to our outpatient programming, onsite support to provide safe and enjoyable experiences for our students and their families, and engagement at our program and fundraising events.

Your time is one of the most valuable resources you can give – Join us in ensuring that the experiences provided to our students and families are not only successful but create lasting memories for years to come.

By becoming a MATIO fundraiser, you can rally your community to support children in need – from hosting birthday and special occasion fundraisers and sports and kick-a-thon challenges to creative online campaigns. Every dollar raised helps us reach more children with vital programs that foster resilience, community, and healing.

Start your fundraiser today, spread the word, and invite your friends and family to join you in helping to transform lives.

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